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IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise

Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above Kent State on an early morning in November. 

Kent State Reviewing Language from Ohio Bathroom Bill

Kent State University is reviewing the language of a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that requires colleges and universities to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for the exclusive use of either males and females, based on one’s gender assigned at or near birth. 

IN A FLASH: Bringing Students to STEM Studies

A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science. 

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 12

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus. 

Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer

Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Kent State’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions. 

‘You May Never Know the Impact That You have’

“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.  

A Message of Gratitude and Warmth from College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard

A Year of Transformation at the College of Nursing

As we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratit

Kent State Observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1

Kent State University observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. No classes are scheduled during this time.

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at Kent State University. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Students in the Wild: Wyatt Burke’s Summer Internship with Cleveland Electric Laboratories

At Cleveland Electric Laboratories, Wyatt Burke dove deep into the world of industrial temperature sensor manufacturing, transforming dated design concepts into cutting-edge 3D models that showcase the power of engineering creativity.

Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers

Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.

Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center

If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.